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EN51 XSE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,140 mi
Last recorded52,140 miles
Recorded on27 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 XSE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2013 52,140 miles

engine undertray fitted

minor scratches and stonechips in front screen not seriously affecting view

slight corrosion on both outer sills

slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

slight oil stains on engine

Fail 28 May 2012 50,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake discs corroded slightly

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 28 May 2012 50,912 miles

front brake discs corroded slightly

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 49,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

windscreen dirty

Pass 27 May 2010 47,186 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre on 2.87mm

o/s/f/ tyre on 2.4 mm inner and outer edges

Pass 7 May 2009 44,147 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre inner side wall cut

Fail 7 May 2009 44,147 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre inner side wall cut

Pass 16 May 2008 40,192 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 40,192 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 31 May 2007 35,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2007 35,309 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 23,516 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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EN51 XSE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,854 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EN51 XSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN51 XSE?

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What year was EN51 XSE registered?

EN51 XSE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 January 2002.

Is EN51 XSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 XSE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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